You could get workers’ compensation after a car accident if your accident happened while on the job. “On the job” injuries are not limited to accidents and injuries that happen inside the workplace, they may also include injuries suffered away from an employee’s place of work while performing a job-related task.

Whether an auto accident injury is covered by a workers’ compensation insurance policy will depend on the circumstances surrounding the vehicle’s use at the time of the collision. You could qualify for workers’ compensation if your car accident happened while you were participating in a work-related activity, such as:

– Trip involved transporting another employee for business purposes
– Driving from one worksite location to another
– Making a work-related delivery
– Running a work errand
– Traveling for work

Regular commutes to and from work don’t usually count. If you get into an accident on your way in on a regular workday, it’s probably not considered a work injury for the purposes of workers’ compensation. If you drive around as part of your job, an injury on the road or loading/unloading accident is likely a work injury. If you don’t typically drive around for work but are required to drive for the benefit of your employer, that would be a work injury in many cases.

If you or a loved one has recently been involved in a job-related auto accident, it is important to seek legal guidance as soon as possible. At Krol, Bongiorno & Given, we have dealt with countless instances of on- the-ob accidents that warranted compensation, including car accidents. If you suffer a work-related injury, call (312) 726-5567 for a free consultation or contact us online. We are dedicated to providing excellent support and fierce legal representation to people injured at work in Illinois.